Super Bowl XLVII was a family affair, with one Harbaugh, Baltimore's John, getting the better of another, San Francisco's Jim. That makes the bro combo a good starting point for Sporting News’ ranking of NFL head coaches, 1-32.

After making the playoffs and winning at least one playoff game in each of his first four years with the Ravens, he finally got the Super Bowl payoff in Year 5. He relates well to his players and chose wisely to attach himself to quarterback Joe Flacco from the get-go.

Harbaugh has done pretty well translating his moxie as a former NFL quarterback into a gritty, resilient team. Just as he's not afraid to be tough on his players, he's also fearless in making tough decisions — see his quarterback move in 2012.

Sure, Belichick is fortunate to have Tom Brady as his right-arm man, but no team maximizes its roster as well as the Patriots. Belichick is exceptional at finding versatile talent to make his schemes work, and it's even OK if he's a tad Machiavellian.

He came in as a master of the passing game and has delivered the goods with the best quarterback in the NFL, Aaron Rodgers. But McCarthy is much more than a great schemer; his even-keel personality keeps his players on the same page with passion for the Packers' tradition.

The Saints had a long 2012 offseason and regular season while Payton was suspended, as they lost both their offensive balance and overall mojo without him. Now he's refreshed and ready to get them back in a familiar direction, and you can bet no Saint is happier than Drew Brees.

You can see why Carroll has rediscovered his groove in the NFL after a big-time college stint with Southern Cal. Even though he’s 61, he brings youthful exuberance and a positive attitude, and his players respond with the expected confidence. He's not that far from adding a pro championship to his resume.

Fisher combines two big pluses — he’s a master motivator and a shrewd defensive tactician — into one terrific package. He is supportive of his players while also pushing the right personnel buttons. He was the right coach for the big task of turning around the Rams.

Coughlin has Hall of Fame credentials with his two Super Bowl rings, but he gets the last spot in the top quarter of the rankings because of another Giants post-title slide. Given his history of rising up just when it doesn't look good, don't be surprised if his team is right back in the championship hunt this season.

It's easy for a player to come in and play hard for Tomlin, because he looks like he can still go out there and make plays. He’s a players coach, but he can also get stern with guys who get out of line. He is wise to align himself with a good staff, including grand old Dick LeBeau.

Smith is a testament to nice guys finishing first — in his division at least. He does his hard job with a smile on his face, and though he has a strong defensive background, he has shown the adaptability for the team's offensive identity to evolve. Despite his credentials at building success, he remains underrated.

Remember the question of whether the Shanahan who guided the Broncos to a pair of Super Bowl wins would ever resurface in Washington? Turns out all the offensive guru needed was a prized quarterback and a young running back suited for his zone blocking scheme. Remember when the Redskins were a lost cause at midseason? Give credit to Shanahan for how they found themselves so quickly.

Fox went through many up-and-down seasons in Carolina. But in Denver, he has tasted great success in two years with two very different quarterbacks—Tim Tebow and Peyton Manning. The constant has been the defensive front seven, Fox's specialty.

Kubiak hasn't done bad for himself after shaking out of the Shanahan coaching tree. He's used the zone-blocking and West Coast principles to install a steady offense, and it was a huge boon for him to hand over the defense to Wade Phillips for the past two playoff seasons.

Frazier had his breakout season in 2012, as his Vikings came through with an old-school, physical approach. The most notable part of that equation was Adrian Peterson and the power running game. But Frazier’s defensive acumen, with players tailored to the Tampa 2, was just as important.

The biggest coaching question leaguewide this season is: How will Kelly do in the NFL? The bottom line: Kelly is a football junkie who knows the game inside and out, especially offensively. The Eagles needed to have more fun on the field and less off it, and that made him the ideal man for the job.

Lewis has lasted longer than most would have expected, and the Bengals just had the breakthrough of back-to-back playoff seasons. The defense has been the backbone, but it will take more offensive pop for them to finally win a playoff game under Lewis.

Arians was known as an offensive guru before his exceptional interim head coach stint with the Colts. He got the Cardinals' gig because of their desperate need to re-establish a dynamic offense and the players' need for a personality to bring them back together.

Pagano endured a battle with leukemia away from the sidelines, and there's no doubt Andrew Luck and the rebooted Colts played hard for him when he couldn't be right there with them. Now that he's back hands-on, the key is boosting the 3-4 defense up to his standards.

It was time for the Eagles and Reid to have an amicable split, and the Chiefs were a team ripe to benefit from his services. The combination of Reid and Alex Smith brings great offensive hope, and the duo’s winning experiences have built optimism for a big turnaround.

Schwartz had things looking way up when he coached the Lions into the playoffs in 2011. But there was a sense during last season’s big slide that he lost control of some players both on and off the field. The key for a bounce-back is discipline, and it’s up to Schwartz to reinstall it.

Schiano didn't waste time showing that he would maintain a hard-nosed style in the NFL. He’s also adopting a Belichickian approach in how he works his players. Now that he has them falling in line, he needs to be wary of squeezing too tight in Year 2.

There's no doubt Garrett is smart and knows how to keep a passing offense humming, and there's no question that he has a big fan in Jerry Jones. Really, it's the Cowboys' defense that has held this team back, and Monte Kiffin is the right hire for Garrett to improve his so-so record.

The Jets are in the process of making sweeping changes up top and down on the field. Ryan has survived because of his defensive mind and the hope he can regain the touch that put his earlier teams in the playoffs. Another sub-.500 season, however, and he will be ridden out in the next wave of changes.

The Panthers have their promising quarterback in Cam Newton, and they have their budding defensive superstar in Luke Kuechly. There are a lot of things coming together nicely, but there is also a sense of frustration over what could have been. Watch for a big rise if Rivera can get his team to improve at closing out close games.

Here's another energetic rookie coach to watch. He brings much of what Carroll does—a player-friendly spirit backed by defensive prowess. For him to succeed early, the Jaguars will need to find offensive answers, starting at quarterback.

Despite having Norv Turner as coach, the Chargers lost their way on offense. McCoy's job is to resurrect the running game, re-establish balance and return quarterback Philip Rivers to the form that put him in the near-elite category. McCoy also fits the "youthful energy" profile.

Munchak is on the hottest of seats after barely surviving last season’s slide to 6-10. His offense should be improved after the team added his type of linemen, but if the major defensive woes continue, the Titans will move on with someone who can fix those in 2014.

Chud gets his chance after his good work with Newton in Carolina; the problem is the Browns don't have a quarterback nearly as talented. He's brought old friend Turner along for the offensive ride, which will help. But Chudzinski is stuck with a big rebuilding task in a difficult division.

The Bears decided to move on from Lovie Smith, and the replacement hire was another move catering to quarterback Jay Cutler. Though Trestman is welcome from an offensive perspective, the loss of the steady defensive presence provided by Smith and Brian Urlacher will hurt more than Chicago thinks.

Allen is a defensive-minded coach, yet the Raiders have put him in the tough position of trying to match a new front four with a new secondary. It’s hard to understand why the team has already given the quarterback job to Matt Flynn, given he may not be better than the player he’s replacing, Carson Palmer.

Marrone is coming from the college ranks but does have good NFL experience. Still, this was a little too outside the box as an offensive hire—and the same can be said for snagging EJ Manuel as a first-round quarterback. Now it's time for Marrone and Manuel to prove the doubters wrong.